Hello All,
On September 24th, I will celebrate my birthday. That may not mean much to you however, this year I have learned that any day new life is born is a good day to celebrate! Learned you say.
Yes, indeed. Until a few weeks ago, I was not really planning to
celebrate my birthday. Frankly, I am tired and had visions of sleeping
for a few days while someone/ anyone else took over my responsibilities.
That was all the birthday celebrating I needed. Here is why.
My writing and speaking has grown steadily while my children have grown
in huge spurts. My bank account experienced deposits while my heart for
you has been overdrawn by your sad stories and marriage challenges. My
day time filled with volunteer service while the work God has assigned
piled high on my desk. The Holy Spirit whispered "Lisa, hear the Word of
the Lord" while my husband shouted "You don't listen".
In my tired state, slumped over in my comfy chair, I prayed.
Why? That is what good Christian women do. I prayed for peace, rest,
and clarity. Through a series of amazing events, conversations, and
chastening, God answered.
He revealed truth. I was not serving with same diligence. He was
birthing new life with more book signings, support calls, and other good
work. He was creating my reasons to celebrate. through this growth
process my attitude and actions were realigned with God's will. It's my
birthday and God loves me! What a great reason to celebrate.
Hebrews 12:6-11New King James Version (NKJV) reads:
For whom the Lord loves He chastens,and scourges every son whom He receives.” If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.
I have learned that in our zeal for using our gifts, operating in our calling, and working for the Church, we often slip off track.
We settle into complacency and frequently allow the needs of people to
dictate our decisions. The funny thing about being married is that God
will use your husband to warn you. Has your husband been calling to
you? Are you really listening?
Once you get tired enough to pray, God delights in turning things around.
Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful;
nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness
to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 NKJV
Another year older and I have grown in new ways. Help me celebrate.
Wives On Purpose Support Calls.
Don't let your married friends suffer any longer when you know I am
here. Bring them with you and get on these life changing calls. There is
no other place where you can speak freely in a place without judgment.
Share your deepest feelings and get wisdom from God's chosen women to
guide your thoughts and actions. I am a master group facilitator. You
will be so glad you came. The hardest thing about these calls is
deciding to let go of pride or fear or other excuses to dial in. Enjoy
new reasons to celebrate and ask me what I did for this birthday.
The next call is October 18th. Register today.
I am also happy to invite you to my online workshop.
"You, Me, and He"
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husband doesn't seem to be interested. Think you are alone? Even the
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Well, September 24th is coming soon. The Wives On Purpose and a weekend
alone with my husband are my very best gifts. I luv you all and thanks
for sharing life with me.
Who would have thought that being tired could lead to making my birthday.... Happy!
Ministering to your marriage,
Lisa
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